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Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management height office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair in Caramel Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
These beautiful authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Executive Aluminum Group chairs by
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,275 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Eames Herman Miller Tall Tan Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height desk chair from the Aluminum Group
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,875
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,045
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Charles and Ray Eames Ea117 Office Chair, Cast Aluminum, Synthetic Leather, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,600
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 38 in W 26 in D 33 in
Charles & Ray Eames office chair mod. EA101 ICF production, 1970s
By ICF De Padova, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Parma, IT
Charles & Ray Eames office chair model EA101 produced by ICF in the 1970s. Die-cast aluminum frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,402 / item
H 33.27 in W 19.69 in D 20.56 in
Charles & Ray Eames office chair mod. EA117 ICF production, 1970s
By ICF De Padova, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Parma, IT
Charles & Ray Eames office chair model EA101 produced by ICF in the 1970s. Die-cast aluminum frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,402 / item
H 33.27 in W 19.69 in D 20.56 in
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels
Category
Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$13,900 / set
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,475 / item
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 2015. This classic office chair features original black leather
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$10,500 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Eames for Herman Miller Cream Leather Office Chair Pair 2000s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chairs from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
softer than other aluminum group chairs and aluminum group soft pad chairs.
Authentic Eames for Herman
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$693 Sale Price / item
56% Off
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,904 / item
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminium Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important and recognizable
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,363
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$6,950 / set
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Black Leather (Multiple Available)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
Herman Miller for Eames Aluminum Group chair in original black leather. Designed around the 1950's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,750 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Brown Office Chair 1979
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Eames for Herman Miller is from 1979. This classic office chair features original rich, dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,875
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Eames for Herman Miller Tall Gray Desk Chair Aluminum Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 1981. This classic office chair features original black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,402 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair features original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$21,000 / set
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,106 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Eames Herman Miller Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair - 2 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair originally designed in 1958 as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,980 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 32.25 in
Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Eames Aluminum Group collection (1958) began as a special project for Eero Saarinen and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,000
H 34 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
2010s Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group armless management chair.
A timeless
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450 / item
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,550
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Basel, BS
Special Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Char in Silver Leather, 50th
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,823 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44.75 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Office Chairs Set of 2
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in
2022 Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Sequel Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,500 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1996. This classic office chair features beautiful
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34 in W 27 in D 26.75 in
2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100 / item
H 33 in W 19.5 in D 21.25 in
White Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
Canvas armchair with aluminium base and castors. Stamped under the seat ICF. Height and tilt
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,763
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,450 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,550 / item
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Herman Miller EA435 Black Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames, 2018 Model
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
1x Eames soft pad office chair model EA435 produced by Herman Miller.
The chair/s features a
Category
2010s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,200 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Cream Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,350
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,550
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair Light White Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,350
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
$1,550 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
1970s Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk / Side Chair in Purple Hopsack
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk / Side Chair, model EA-108, designed by Charles and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
20x Herman Miller EA435 Navy Blue Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 20x Eames soft pad office chairs model EA435 produced by
Category
Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$50,000 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set Of 2 Office Chairs Model EA 107 By Charles & Ray Eames From 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
office chairs from the Aluminum Group Vitra, model EA 107, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,256 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 20.67 in D 23.23 in
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Eames Aluminum Office Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the eames aluminum office chair you’re looking for. A eames aluminum office chair — often made from metal, aluminum and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eames aluminum office chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right eames aluminum office chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames aluminum office chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Eames Aluminum Office Chair?
Prices for a eames aluminum office chair start at $245 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $1,900.
Finding the Right Office-chairs-desk-chairs for You
An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.
Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.
Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.
Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?
As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.
If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.
An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.
Questions About Eames Aluminum Office Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Herman Miller is the official retailer and manufacturer of the iconic Eames lounge chairs. Inspired by 19th-century English club chairs, interior design enthusiasts highly covet the distinctive-shaped Eames chair. Shop a collection of vintage Eames chairs and other goods from Herman Miller on 1stDibs.